Transcript APES EXAM strategies

APES EXAM
A. P. E. S.
Testing Strategies
FREE RESPONSE
 FOUR OF THESE:
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90 minutes (about 22 min/essay)
No calculator (yes, you will calculate!)
Data-set question (1)
Document-based question (1)
Synthesis and evaluation (2)
40% of final score
 FREE-RESPONSE:
 In general, make sure that you read the question and
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answer each part—no points can be awarded if you don’t
address an issue.
Don’t spend too much time on any one part of a
question. Remember, to earn 10 points you must
address each part.
Structure your essay like the question (maybe even label
which part you are answering).
You need to write in complete, coherent sentences and
your writing needs to be legible and large enough for old
eyes to interpret.
Details = points! Use appropriate language and cite
specific examples when appropriate.
You may be asked to cite specific environmental laws.
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Data analysis: Think scientific method—you
may have to design an experiment, analyze
data, interpret results, etc. If it is a lab that you
don’t recognize—don’t panic! You do have lab
skills, just think about the situation and what
you would need to measure, collect, report---
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Document-based: Read the entire article,
underline key facts. Answer with timely
information—some event that has happened in
the past few years. Cite specific examples if
possible and expand upon these ideas.
This type of question often has a debate portion--present pros and cons for points.
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Synthesis and Evaluation:
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One of these will be mathematical –you can do math
without a calculator! Be sure to show all of your work
in a logical way that can be followed easily. Use
units!
One of these will be a regular essay. You will be
analyze and evaluate in depth.